不合时宜 bù hé shí yí

behind the times; out of fashion; untimely

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 14165th word

Definitions

  1. 1. behind the times
  2. 2. out of fashion
  3. 3. untimely
  4. 4. ill-timed
  5. 5. inopportune
  6. 6. premature

Characters

Character Meaning
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
合 hé HSK 4
to join; to fit; to close
时 shí HSK 1
time; when; o'clock
宜 yí HSK 2
suitable; appropriate; proper